News About 2013 Civic Stakes

Injury-prone veteran Mic Mac proved they still had plenty of racing left in their old legs after breaking a four year drought with a victory in Saturday’s Civic Stakes 2013 at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.

While the cream of the crop won’t be stepping out in Saturday’s mid-winter Rosehill meeting, the Listed 2013 Civic Stakes (1350m) presents an even field of sprinters which should ensure an intriguing race.

Disciple has been in terrific form this campaign. Photo: Steve Hart.

In the eight-horse field the shortest-priced galloper is Said Com at $4.40 who is one of ...

With 155 1/2 metropolitan winners in Sydney over the past 11 months, leading trainer Chris Waller is just one win away from breaking the all-time record for metropolitan wins in the harbour city in a single season.

Chris Waller - will he be a record breaker this Saturday? Photo: Daniel Costello.

It has been a long time between wins for the David Payne-trained Praecido but their trainer is hoping they can break the drought when they return to racing, and return home to Sydney, for Saturday’s 2013 Civic Stakes.

Praecido is after just their third win from 43 career starts at Rosehill on Saturday. Photo: Steve Hart.